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Page 1 - Version 2.0

OPERATOR'S MANUALVersion 2.0

Page 2 - CAUTION

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Table of contentsChapter 15: Save / Load 89About a memory card ...

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MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.090Chapter 15: Save / Loadfolder inside, you can select that folder (in the lower directory) bypressing the right c

Page 4 - IMPORTANT

MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual Rev 1.09105. In the Type field, select the file type.SEQ The sequence will be saved as a MPC1000file. The data specific t

Page 5 - COPYRIGHT NOTICE

MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.092Chapter 15: Save / Load Saving all the data in the memory at thesame timeYou can save sample/program/ALL files a

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MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual Rev 1.093Loading a fileIn this section, you will learn how to load a file. TheMPC1000 can load a file from the Memory Car

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MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.094Chapter 15: Save / Load Loading a sampleYou can load a sample file one by one. You can alsoassign the sample to

Page 8 - Chapter 12: Program 66

MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual Rev 1.095 Loading a sequenceYou can load a sequence file one by one.01. Select the sequence file and load it. The Load a

Page 9 - Chapter 14: Effect 83

MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.096Chapter 15: Save / Load Loading a projectWhen you use SAVE ENTIRE MEMORY mode to savethe data, the MPC1000 will

Page 10 - Table of contents

MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual Rev 1.097Formatting the memory cardYou can format the memory card. Please note that if youformat the card, all the data i

Page 11 - Operator’s Manual

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.098Chapter 16: Connecting the MPC1000 to your ComputerChapt er 16 : Co nnectin g t he MPC100 0 to you r comp ute rT

Page 12 - Chapter 1 : Introduction

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.09906. After you finish the data transfer, select the remov-able media and drag and drop to the trash can.When you

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MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.01Version 2.0Operator’s Manual

Page 14 - HOTCOLDGND

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0100Chapter 17 : Other SettingsChapter 17 : Other settingsIn this section, you will learn about the other features,

Page 15 - Compact Flash

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0101Initialize to Factory PresetVarious Sample and Sequence settings can be saved to Com-pact Flash when the file i

Page 16 - Terminologies in MPC1000

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0102Chapter 17 : Other Settings

Page 17 - Note Number

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0103 SpecificationsGeneralDisplay 240 x 64 dot graphic LCD w/back lightMemory card slot Compact Flash (The size of

Page 18 - Memory Card

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0104SpecificationsStandard accessoriesStandard accessories 32MB Compact Flash card, Power cable, Operator's ma

Page 19 - Chapter 2 : Basic Operation

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0105Preset program listMPC1000’s internal flash memory and the compact flash memory card that comes with the unit h

Page 20 - Setting names

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0106SpecificationsMIDI Implementation Chart

Page 21 - NUMERIC key

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0107MIDI Implementation Chart

Page 22 - Chapter 3 : Sequencer feature

108 INDEXMPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0INDEX[%]% field 33[1]1 - 4 field 6616 level function 41[A]Active track receive channel field48AFTER ke

Page 23 - Recording the performance

INDEX109MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0[S]Sample 8Sample field 53Save field 90Send level field 90Sequence 6Sequence field 42Sequence list

Page 24 - Other useful features for

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.02Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1 : Introduction01. [REC GAIN] knob:It controls the recording level of the incomi

Page 26 - Click/Metronome feature

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.039. [TAP TEMPO/NOTE REPEAT] key:You can set a tempo by tapping this key to the de-sired tempo (TAP TEMPO feature)

Page 27 - Punch In/Punch Out feature

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.04Chapter 1: IntroductionDIGITALOUT INUSBRECORD INRIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT4321STEREO OUT ASSIGNABLE MIX OUTMIDI OUTAB

Page 28 - Detailed information on

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.05 Connecting MPC1000 to External Audio/MIDI deviceThe diagram below demonstrates how you can connect the MPC1000

Page 29 - Changing the sequence name

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.06Chapter 1: IntroductionTerminologies in MPC1000These are the basic terminologies you need to know to operate the

Page 30 - Chapter 3: Sequence feature

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.07 SampleWith the MPC1000, sound data that is loaded into the unit is called a sample. A sample is loaded to the M

Page 31 - Track features

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.08Chapter 1: Introduction RAMRAM (Random Access Memory) is a space where you can load sounds or data temporarily.

Page 32 - Changing a track name

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.09Chapter 2 : Basic OperationIn this chapter, we will describe the basic operation of the MPC1000. MAIN PageThis i

Page 33 - Solo function of a track

Important Notice The material in this document is copyright to AKAI professional M.I. Corp., and may not be quoted or reproduced in any form without w

Page 34 - MIDI sequencer features

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.010Chapter 2: Basic OperationSetting namesThe MPC1000 handles various types of data, fromsound related data (such

Page 35 - Handling the sustain pedal

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.011 Other useful functions in the Name window(Copy and Paste function)With the copy and paste function, you can co

Page 36 - Chapter 4 : Editing sequences

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.012Chapter 3: Sequence featureChapter 3 : Sequencer featureThe MPC1000 has a sequencer feature that allows you to

Page 37 - Moving events (MOVE)

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.013Recording the performanceIn this section, you will learn how to record the performanceyou made with pads to tra

Page 38 - Chapter 4: Editing sequences

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.014Chapter 3: Sequence featurePlaying back a sequenceYou can play back a recorded sequence by pressing the[PLAY ST

Page 39 - Copying bars (COPY)

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.01504. In the Erase field, select NOTE ONLY.Note field will open up.05. Select the Note field.If you wish to delet

Page 40 - (TRACK MOVE)

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.016Chapter 3: Sequence feature 03. Press the [F5] (FIX) key. Timing Correct window will open up.04. In the Time

Page 41 - Chapter 5 : Step editing

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.017 Note repeat featureIf you press a pad while holding the [NOTE REPEAT]key, the pad sound will be played repeate

Page 42 - Pad event

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.018Chapter 3: Sequence featureDetailed information onsequence feature Setting the length of a sequenceBy default,

Page 43 - Real Time event

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.019[WINDOW] key to open the Tempo Change windowand set the Tempo change field to ON.When you turn the tempo change

Page 44 - Chapter 5: Step Edit

WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYSBE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:WARNINGThe MPC1000 is designed to be used i

Page 45 - Deleting an event

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.020Chapter 3: Sequence feature Changing the default name for a sequenceUsually, when you create a new sequence, th

Page 46 - Inserting an event

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.02103. Select the Truncate duration field and select the op-tion how to handle the duration between loops.TO SEQUE

Page 47 - Chapter 6 : Song mode

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.022Chapter 3: Sequence featureWith the cursor in the Pgm: field, pressing the [WIN-DOW] key will open the Program

Page 48 - Playing a song

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.023 Copying a trackYou can copy a track to another track.01. In the Tr field of the MAIN mode, select a track to c

Page 49 - Other features in the SONG

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.024Chapter 3: Sequence featureMIDI sequencer featuresWhen you are playing the internal sound module with the pads,

Page 50 - MUTE TRACKS IGNORED)

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.02512. To add the recording to the already recorded data,press the [PLAY START] key while holding [OVERDUB] key.Th

Page 51 - Playing with pads

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.026Chapter 4: Editing sequencesChapter 4 : Editing sequencesThere are two ways to edit sequences. You can select a

Page 52 - Solo function

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.027Tips: In the EVENTS page, the From sq, Tr field and the To sq, Trfield only display the sequence number and the

Page 53 - Selecting a sequence to play

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.028Chapter 4: Editing sequences Changing the timing of an event (SHIFT TIMING)You can shift the timing of the note

Page 54 - Chapter 8 : Q-Link slider

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.029Selecting the editing region by barYou can edit the sequence by bar. This is done in the BARSpage in the SEQ ED

Page 55 - AFTER key

For U.K. customers onlyWARNINGTHIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHEDIMPORTANTThis equipment is fitted with an approved non-rewireable UK mains plug.To change

Page 56 - Feature in MIXER mode

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.030Chapter 4: Editing sequences Inserting a bar (INSERT)To insert empty bars in the sequence, proceed as follows:0

Page 57 - Chapter 9 :

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.031Chapter 5 : Step editingThere are two ways to edit sequences. You can select a region and edit several events a

Page 58 - Setting the MIDI input

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.032Chapter 5: Step Edit Basic operationEvent listWhen the cursor is in the Now field or View field,pressing the do

Page 59 - Program Change from an

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.033 Tempo change eventTempo change event is used to change the tempowithin the sequence.The tempo change event is

Page 60 - Starting the recording

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.034Chapter 5: Step Edit Program change eventYou can set the program change. This event is normallyused to switch t

Page 61 - Recording the MAIN OUT

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.035To change the length of the exclusive data, press the[F2] (F7 EOX) key. Pressing the [F2] (F7 EOX) key en-ters

Page 62 - Other Features

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.036Chapter 5: Step EditEntering an event (Step recording)In the STEP EDIT mode, when you hit a pad, or when theMPC

Page 63 - Chapter 11 : Editing a sample

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.037Chapter 6 : Song modeIn the SONG mode, you can set the order of multiple sequences and play them in a series. Th

Page 64 - Chapter 11: Editing a sample

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.038Chapter 6: Song modeCreating a song01.Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 16] (SONG).The SONG page will be d

Page 65 - Sample window features

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.039Other features in the SONG Changing the song name01. In the Song field of the SONG page, select a songthat you w

Page 66 - Other editing functions

FCC WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devicepursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These

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MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.040Chapter 6: Song mode Ignoring tempo change events in a sequenceYou can set the MPC1000 to ignore tempo change e

Page 68

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.041Chapter 7 : Functions of a padThe MPC1000 has 16 drum pads. The pads perform variousfunction besides making sou

Page 69 - Dividing a phrase sample

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.042Chapter 7: Functions of a padSetting the track mute with padsYou can mute/unmute tracks in real time during pla

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MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.043Selecting a sequence to playwith padsYou can select a sequence that you wish to play next, byhitting the pads.

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MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.044Chapter 8: Q-Link sliderChapter 8 : Q-Link sliderBy using the Q-Link sliders, you can controlcertain pad parame

Page 72 - Converting PATCHED PHRASE

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.04504. In the High range field and Low range field, set theupper and lower limit of the sliders.The value of the c

Page 73 - Editing a Patched Phrase

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.046Chapter 8: Q-Link sliderOther features of Q-Link slider Feature in TRIM modeIn the TRIM page and LOOP page with

Page 74 - Setting the loop

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.047Chapter 9 : Using the MPC1000 with external devicesIn this section, you will learn how to sync the MPC1000 to th

Page 75 - Linking the loop point to the

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.048Chapter 9: Using the MPC1000 with external devicesNote: The MIDI clock signal has tempo information. The slavede

Page 76 - Chapter 12 : Program

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.049Cutting off the internal soundfrom a Pad (Setting Local Control)You can cut off the internal sound from a Pad. W

Page 77

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Table of contentsTable of contentsChapter 1: Introduction 2Overview ...

Page 78 - 68 Chapter 12: PROGRAM

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.050Chapter 10: Recording a sampleChapter 10 : Recording a sampleIn this chapter, you will lean how to record from

Page 79 - Setting the Amp Envelope

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.051The MPC1000 stops the recording at the time set inthe Time field.You can stop the recording manually before the

Page 80 - 70 Chapter 12: PROGRAM

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.052Chapter 10: Recording a sampleOUT. Before going back to the RECORD mode,set the program and sequence so that th

Page 81 - The functions in the Program

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.053Chapter 11 : Editing a sampleSetting the start / end points for the sampleThe start/end points sets the part of

Page 82 - Editing the sound of a sample

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.054Chapter 11: Editing a sample06. Hit the pad to check the end point.When you hit the pad, the MPC1000 plays the

Page 83 - Limiting the number of the

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.055[F4] (RETRY) :This will return to the Sample Editwindow without keeping the newsample.[F5] (Keep) : Allows you

Page 84 - (voice overlap)

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.056Chapter 11: Editing a samplemade in the Sample window will be applied to the ac-tual sample. So if you assign o

Page 85 - Editing a pad sample

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.05703. In the Edit field, select TIMESTRETCH.04. In the Original tempo field, set the new tempo youwould like to

Page 86 - 76 Chapter 12: PROGRAM

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.058Chapter 11: Editing a sample PITCH SHIFT (Changing the pitch of the sample)With the Pitch Shift function, you c

Page 87 - Oscillator)

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.059Dividing a phrase sample to several regionsThe MPC1000 will allow you to divide a phrase sample into several r

Page 88 - 78 Chapter 12: PROGRAM

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Chapter 6: Song mode 37Structure of a song ...

Page 89 - Chapter 13 : Mixer

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.060Chapter 11: Editing a sampleDividing a sample into regions of equal length01. In the Sample field within the TR

Page 90 - Shortcut between MIXER

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.061Adjusting the start / end point of the region.A Region is each part of a sample that is divided with the sliced

Page 91 - Input Thru function

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.062Chapter 11: Editing a sampleConverting Divided samplesto SLICED SAMPLES05. After adjusting the parameters withi

Page 92 - INPUT THRU mode

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.063Changing the tune and the tempoof a patched phrase sampleIf you press the [WINDOW] key in the Sample field of t

Page 93 - Chapter 14 : Effect

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.064Chapter 11: Editing a sampleSetting the loopThe loop feature plays the sample repeatedly. With the loopfeature,

Page 94 - Editing effects

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.06503. Select the Lp (loop) field and adjust the loop point.You can change the loop point by turning the DATA whee

Page 95 - FLYING PAN

66 Chapter 12: PROGRAMMPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Chapter 12 : ProgramIn this section, you will learn how to edit a program. This is done in

Page 96 - CHORUS and FLANGER

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.067Playing the sample while thepad is being hitWhen you play a sample by hitting the pad, the sample willbe played

Page 97 - Editing the effect set

68 Chapter 12: PROGRAMMPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0signed to the pad in the 1 field and the 2 fields, willbe played at the same time.04. Assig

Page 98

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.069Setting the envelope for a padYou can set the envelope for the samples assigned to thepads. The MPC1000 has two

Page 99 - Chapter 15 : Save / Load

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Table of contentsChapter 11: Editing a sample 53Setting the start / end points for the samples ...

Page 100 - Saving a program

70 Chapter 12: PROGRAMMPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0 Setting the Filter Envelope01. In the FILTER page of PROGRAM mode, select thepad you wish

Page 101 - Saving a sequence

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.071The functions in the ProgramwindowPressing the [WINDOW] key in the Pgm field brings up theProgram window. In th

Page 102 - Saving data to the internal

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.072 Chapter 12: PROGRAMEditing the sound of a sampleEach pad has a parameter to change the sound, which iscalled “

Page 103 - Loading a file

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.073Limiting the number of thevoice in the ProgramNormally, the pad sounds in the program are played poly-phonic, w

Page 104 - MPC3000/2000/2000XL

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.074 Chapter 12: PROGRAMSimulating the open/close hi-hat (setting the mute group)Normally, when you hit a pad when

Page 105 - Loading a folder

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.075Editing a pad sampleYou can edit a pad sample without going to TRIM mode.While editing a pad sample in Program

Page 106 - Deleting a file

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.076 Chapter 12: PROGRAM16. HFREQ ORCH. (High frequency Orchestra)17. LFREQ ORCH. (Low frequency Orchestra)18. SLOW

Page 107 - Formatting the memory card

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.077tuning, try a few different settings here un-til you get the desired result. A ( + ) valuewill help improve hig

Page 108 - to the Macintosh

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.078 Chapter 12: PROGRAMDelete all the unused samplesat the same time (PURGE)When you use the MPC1000 to record or

Page 109

MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.079Chapter 13 : MixerIn this section, you will learn about the mixer feature. In theMIXER mode, you can edit severa

Page 110 - Chapter 17 : Other settings

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Editing a pad sample ... 75Set

Page 111 - Adjustment of Pad Sensitivity

MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.080Chapter 13: MixerPADSAMPLESTEREO OUTEFFECT1EFFECT21/23/4ASSIGNABLE MIX OUTTips : This picture displays the si

Page 112 - Chapter 17 : Other Settings

MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.081Input Thru functionThe MPC1000 can mix the incoming signal from REC IN or DIGITAL IN with the play back sound fr

Page 113 - Specifications

MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.082Chapter 13: Mixer02. In the Type field, select the filter type.Setting set the filter type is same as in the Fil

Page 114 - Data Compatibility

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.083Chapter 14 : EffectIn this section, you will learn how to select and edit effects. The MPC1000 has two stereo ef

Page 115 - Preset program list

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.084Chapter 14: EffectApplying effects of the FX2to the effect sound of the FX1Normally, the effect sound is sent to

Page 116 - MIDI Implementation Chart

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.085Attack fieldYou can set the time it takes to start the compres-sion after the incoming signal exceeds the level

Page 117

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.086Chapter 14: Effect DELAYThis effect adds delay to the original sound.Note : DELAY can be selected only in FX2.Ti

Page 118 - 108 INDEX

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.087Using the master effectThe master effect is applied to the overall sound from thestereo out. You can use it sepa

Page 119

MPC1000 v2 Operator’s Manual rev 1.088Chapter 14: Effect Copying the effect set01. In the Eff field of the SELECT page, press the [WIN-DOW] key.The Ef

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MPC1000 V2 Operator’s Manual Rev 1.089Chapter 15 : Save / LoadThe sample or sequence data you made in the MPC1000 will be deleted when you turn off th

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